Where are they now?

Spilly & Brent –The Nessmans released their first music video and a new album is available on iTunes. All LWO members are strongly encouraged to buy the Nessmans’ album. Consider it part of your annual team fees.

Sean Fogarty – Last seen in 2008, Sean (formerly known as the “Rock”) has slipped into a life of regularly scheduled auto-asphyxiation sessions. Sean is also reportedly hording turkey basters and mayonnaise for an as of yet unknown purpose. A truly sad tale. On a positive note, Rock’s Mom is still doing her thing.

Champ – The Champ has recently undergone ACL surgery and will be dedicating his next six to nine months to rehabbing and being the Champ. Before surgery, Champ added another title to his resume with the Legends of Hockey (where he wasn’t afraid to demonstrate his booming slap shot).

Keithski – Keithski is riding trains like it’s his job. In fact, it is his job. He has plans to meet up with Old School at the nude beach on Shuswap Lake next summer.

John Humphries – Hump can be regularly seen on TSN and Sportsnet front row with the Southsiders at Whitecaps games. Learning a whole new batch of songs.

Bait & Perry – Married...not to each other. And now, kids galore.

Chad Polson – Kicking the shit out of dudes. But this time in sanctioned UFC-style fights. We will try to find out details regarding Chet’s next fight.

Scott Rimek – Speaking of fighting, Scotty is still pursuing his dream of fighting a chimp to the death. In the interim, he is busy choking chickens.

Kevin Taillefer- Legend of HockeyKevin holds the LWO record with the highest winning percentage for any player who has played more than 11 games* with a lifetime 14-1 record. When not punishing opponents with crosschecks and no look assists, Kevin enjoys rockin' to Wiz Khalifa and teaching waitresses about proper social etiquette.

*Thomas has an 11-0 lifetime record.

Koski #

Brent "Jill's Bro" KoskimakiHeight FinnishWeight FinnishMember since 1994Brent ran with the LWO in 1994 and left behind an enduring legacy of excellence on the pitch. Upon winning the tourney, he announced his retirement and ever since has been enjoying benefits of the LWO Pension Plan. He has come out of retirement for such special occasions as the Jackson triumph over Shuswap at Mac & Guy’s stag as well as the Legends tourney in Vernon in 2010. He hasn’t lost a step. Off the field, Koski is lead vocals and guitar for the world-famous Gay Nessmans. He has also hosted various LWO functions over the years, including one team party that he did not actually organize, attend, or know about. This summer, Koski will break the LWO record for most times getting married in Africa. Another feather in his cap. If you doubt his dedication to the LWO, take a look at the computer screen in his picture.

Jer #

Jeremy RobergHeight small but spryWeight fitMember since 2009Jer's sole appearance at August Long was the 2009 tourney, but with his
youth and skill, Jer is a key part of the LWO's future. His stated goal
is to become for the LWO what Lanny McDonald is for the moustache. Of
course, such greatness is not achieved without years of commitment. Nor
is it achieved without dominating opponents and picking up a few August
Long titles. With the greatness already on the LWO, the opportunity is
there for Jer to have a future as memorable as Lanny's stache. This is
going to be exciting.

Mooch #

John "Mooch" MucjinHeight 6'2Weight 200Member Since 1994

Mooch has been an imposing striker and MVP keeper in his LWO tenure. Up
front, Mooch and Chad formed Salmon Arm’s version of the twin towers in
the 90s. Mooch also found time to lead the LWO to championships from
the net in ’94, ’98 and ’99. MVP keeper in the repeat years, with six
consecutive clean sheets in ’99. Ridiculous, when you stop and think
about it. Mooch was a sore sight for any opposing shooter. An
exceptional shot stopper, huge and just a little bit crazy. Mooch’s
love of animals led to a broken wrist one August Long when, on his way
to the Wire, Mooch mysteriously broke his wrist while shepherding baby
ducks across the Trans Canada. The official LWO statement assured his fans that alcohol was not involved.

Hump #2

John "Hump" HumphriesHeight 5'10Weight 165Member since long timeHump is one of three LWO members who actually has five August Long tourney
titles to his name (the others are Sherm and Stanch). A classy left mid and left
back, Hump made miracles appear mundane on the pitch. Hump also enjoyed
our annual pilgrimage to Williams Lake, where he was known for many a
late-night Dennys run. Off the field, Hump’s most memorable moment
occurred at the Yellow/Gray LWO Golf Classic. With his team in control
heading to the last hole and relying on Hump to bring them home, he
unexpectedly pulled out his 3-wood on a hole not much longer than 100
yards. Shockingly, this resulted in two straight shots sailing long and
out of bounds. Victory lost, but a Legend born. The knock-down 3-wood
on the last hole of the Executive Course in Salmon Arm has become a
glorious tradition of LWO golf.

JHaas #3

Jordan "Du Haas" HaasHeight 6'Weight 178Member since 2005J
Haas joined the LWO in 2005 and promptly established himself as a
dominant physical force on the backline. An absolute nightmare to go
into a challenge against, Jordan has turned many an opponent into a
timid boy (including some sheeshers from Seleccion). Jordan is also
known for hosting various LWO members at his family’s cabin in Courtenay
for the local summer tourney and the accompanying shenanigans. In a
friendly in-between game kick-around, J Haas nearly brained Gavin Sherman with a stray shot that could have
marred what has otherwise been a breathtaking run with the LWO.

Bait #4

Ricky "Bait" HumphriesHeight perfectWeight perfectMember Since 2004Bait joined the LWO in 2004 and somehow managed to acquire the #4
jersey from Hump. Nobody is entirely sure how this happened. Perhaps
Bait used his blinding good looks to convince Hump that #2 was pretty
sweet. Bait’s early contributions to the LWO involved sending him out
into a group of girls and him reeling them in to the larger LWO group.
Handsome. Witty. Not entirely sure whether the annual tourney will be
in Salmon Arm or Williams Lake. Bait has also written a beautiful song
called Balls, that is broken out in the basement of T’s parents’ place
each August Long. On the field, Bait is pure magic. He scores, he
defends, he does a bit of everything. Few will forget the diving header
Bait scored in 2006 off a long cross from Keithski.

Murdog #5

Murray "Dr. Specs/Mike Walker" HurlbertHeight 5'10'165 pounds of hardened muscleMember since '96? Mur, along with Gammy, formed the heart of the LWO midfield for years. An outstanding all-field player, Mur continues to be one the LWO's most influential players. Mur's dedication to year-round fitness (most notably, flexed-arm hangs and P90X) is matched by very few on the Lightning or elsewhere. Mur likely took up soccer to escape the shadow that comes from being baseball icon Larry Walker's younger brother, but baseball's loss has been the LWO's gain. Mur is blessed with a keen business sense (just ask him about his idea for bringing bulk food to the masses) and he has spread the benefit of this genius with the LWO as is evidenced by his funding of the party room at The Prestige to celebrate the 2006 championship and his offer to supply the LWO with new jerseys to keep us handsome as we move forward to another decade of dominance.

Poulis #6

Brett "Dr. Dr." PoulisHeight undisclosedWeight unknownMember since ?Poulis played with the Livewire Lightning in the ‘90s, but when work took him to Williams Lake, he joined forces with the rival boys from the puddle, even enjoying a tourney or victory or two. But then reality set in and he felt the need to return to his roots. The LWO. Since that time, Poulis has used his mad skills to control the centre of the park. He might not be the tallest player on the field, but he is quite short. Off the field, Brett is a big proponent of Garbage Can Safety Awareness Month. This is a result of having nearly lost his life to a garbage can set in cement at the bottom of a very steep hill as we rolled into Williams Lake for the much-loved May long tourney.

Chet #6

Chad "Chet" PolsonHeight 6'2"Weight 235Member since 1994Chad was a physically dominant striker for the LWO in the ‘90s. Fast,
powerful and a fan of Motley Crue ... Chad had it all. Chad scored the
tourney-winning goal in the 1994 finals and, perhaps more impressively,
laid a serious beat-down on a punk Delta kid in the ’97 semis. This kid
made the on-field mistake of telling Chad to hit him. So Chad did.
Repeatedly. The ref wisely showed red to both and advised the beaten
Delta kid that he had asked for it. There should be no reward for
getting your ass kicked. Chet reappeared as a Legend in the 2010 Vernon
tourney and is still in his prime.

Gammy #7

Glyn "Gammie/The Godfather" WaltersHeight 5'10"Weight 159Member since the beginning of time.The Godfather and captain of the LWO. Gammy has been the heart and soul of the LWO since the beginning. A dominating presence in the centre of the park for most of his years with the LWO, Gammy has recently transitioned to play outside mid as well as offensive centre mid. A tireless worker with exceptional skill, Gammy has seen few equals line up across from him over the years. Gammy also has an uncanny ability to score the big goal, including the overtime winner in the 1994 quarters against Williams Lake (among the most important wins in LWO history) and a last minute tourney winner against Canmore in 2006. Easily the most sane of the Walters clan, Gammy remains a vital cog in the LWO machine.

Stanch #8

Ben "Stanch" StanchfieldHeight 5'10Weight 172Member since 2005The heart of the LWO's back four, Stanch has a dominant presence on the pitch. Elegant distribution, and a superb ability to read the game and finish a pint make him much more than just a defender's defender. Stanch joined the LWO in 2005 after successful stints with Williams Lake, the University of Alberta Golden Bears, and most famously Bays United. He quickly became a key figure on the LWO and was the tournament MVP in the LWO's 2006 Championship campaign. Stanch is also known for his precision free-kicks and a stunning own-goal in Port Alberni. He continues to be a leader on the LWO and plays in the offseason with the Legends of Hockey.

Mac #9

Chris "Macdaddy" McDonaldHeight 5'9"Weight 150Member Since 1994One of the LWO’s unquestioned leaders and key figures in most of the landmark LWO moments over the years. Mac designed the famous LWO logo and has been instrumental in ensuring merchandise rolls out each and every year. Shirts, jackets, mugs, coozies, toques, scarves ... LWO members would be far less fashionable if it were not for MacDaddy. On the field, some might even call him a talisman. Mac has received a cap for every LWO game ever played and is the unofficial all-time leading goal scorer for the LWO. Mac also set up the golden goal by White (he was not yet The Champ) in 1998 and the tourney-winning goal by Gammy in 2006. Pre-game LWO sermons, pep-talks involving fornication with cows and performing the heimlich on a choking Lebs are also among his achievements.

Guy #10

Gwil "Guy" WaltersHeight 5'11"Weight 164Member Since 1994Guy has established himself as a left mid Legend over the years. Precision set pieces, clutch penalty kicks, exceptional crosses and more than his share of goals have cemented his place in LWO folklore. But it is Guy’s off-field antics that sometimes get overlooked. Guy is sneaky crazy. You might not notice this trait at first glance, but he is the sort of guy (or Guy) who shows up last to a team party, but within minutes is the drunkest. Guy might even believe an open door is locked and, out of a misguided rage, trash Spilly’s mom’s house. Or he might get caught urinating in the stairwell of a Vancouver hotel. But then he’ll hit that clutch free kick or penalty and all will be back to normal. Guy also has a fierce loyalty to Jackson.

Coolio #11

Brad `Coolio`YoungHeight 5`10Weight fluctuating between 160-185Member since 1994Coolio is a Legend at both right back and between the pipes. He is the unquestioned leader of both the LWO choir and the beer gardens. Coolio has the voice of an angel and a commanding presence that demands (quite literally) attention. On the pitch, Coolio has evolved from a dominant right back known for his all-out effort and ridiculously long throw (that set up a key goal by Mac Daddy in the 1998 semis against Fort Langley) to a keeper who the LWO can rely on in any big game. One of his most memorable off-field moments came in the beer gardens at Blackburn where he commented that a girl passing by had a bit of a fat dumper, but a nice rack and was walking with confidence. Unfortunately, the gentleman seated next to Coolio informed him that the girl was his daughter.

Davey 12

Dave `How do you like that boys` McPhateHeight Paul BunyanesqueWeight SveldtMember since his legend grew

There is skill on the pitch and then there is Dave McPhate. Davey is a
man who could beat opponents without actually moving. Unbelievable ball
control and precision passing were the hallmarks of this Legend's
game. Davey's passion was trying to scoop goalies from inside the six
while the rest of us pleaded for him to shoot. Davey was a huge piece
of the puzzle that brought the LWO back-to-back titles in '98 and '99,
forming a dynamic Scottish striking duo with Mac. After Mac put two by a
strong Fort Langely team in the '98 semis, Davey iced the game with a
bender from the top of the 18. But it wasn't the exquisite goal that we
remember -- it was the fact that as soon as he hit it, Davey turned to
the bench and started his celebration with a simple question: "How do
you like that boys?" Davey returned to the LWO for our title run in
2006, but has since been placed in the witness relocation program. None
of us know what he witnessed, but maybe some day he will reappear and
tell us. Until that day, we remember Davey as the Man of the Match for
every LWO game ever played.

Sammy #12

Sam "Jagermeister" YagerHeight 6'2"Weight 205Member since ?Yags is a physically dominant force, whether it be in the middle of the park or at centre back, that strikes fear in the opposition's hearts. It is a rare sight to see anyone go up for a ball with Sammy and come out a winner. Yags earned his LWO stripes after a successful apprenticeship with Lakehill. While Sammy has only attended two August Long tourneys, he is nonetheless the LWO's single-night leader in shots purchased. As one of the LWO's young stars, a great deal is expected (both on and off the field) from Sammy as the years move forward. His Legend is only beginning.

Old School #13

Glynne "Old School" GreeneHeight of Paul BunyanWeight legendaryMember before you were even born.

Old School joined the LWO in 1994 and has made an impact matched by few others. When the rest of us were learning the ropes, Old School was setting the example. Be in shape. Work hard when you are on the field. Do whatever it takes to win. Support each other on and, just as importantly, off the field. An opponent might (very occasionally) get by Old School. The ball might get by Old School. But an opponent and the ball did not get by Old School. He has reminded opponents who temporarily lost their manners to check on their parents’ dental plan before acting poorly again. Old School is a winner and a Legend. You do not fuck with Old School. No doubt.

WhitE #14

Wade "White Boy"/ "The Muffin Man"/ "The Champ" MacPhersonHeight 6'1"Weight 195Member since 1994The Champ is one of the founding members of the mighty LWO. Often referred to as "White" in the early years of the LWO, Wade magically transformed into the Champ one perfect day in Williams Lake. The greatness of this day has been chronicled in the novella by Mark Majestic and is titled "The Perfect Day." 2010 saw a brief return to glory by the Champ, but a combination of three straight Bull Max pulls by Ethan and a hearty helping of vodka resulted in a short-lived sequel. Over the years, the Champ has excelled on the field, capturing MVPs in 1998 and 1999 and scoring the golden goal in the 1998 tourney. The Champ is also an important presence in the beer gardens, where his beautiful voice can be heard belting out Father Abraham. His missing of the 2009 tourney for a wedding, and the resulting year of being called "Wade" and not having a coozie, remain the only blemish on what has otherwise been a truly remarkable run with the LWO.

Lebs #15

Mat "Lebs" LebelHeight 6'2"Weight 200Member since 2003The LWO's signing of Lebs in the summer of 2003 has often been considered as the main factor in turning the LWO's on-field play around 360 degrees. Lebs has learned many a lesson from Old School over the years and now knows stuff that you don't even know about. His on-field accomplishments are too numerous to mention. To list them on paper would require cutting down a swath of trees. It would be ridiculous to even try. Lebs is also a key player in Jenga and One-touch Grebe. He has been known to make many a long distance call from his cell phone on tourney weekends with his great long distance plan. Lebs' off-field accomplishments include sleepwalking The Marathon of Hope in Vernon and nearly choking on a chicken wing at the Prestige.

Mikey #16

Mike "Hammer" PerryHeight 6'Weight 169Member since 2005Hammer started patrolling the left mid for the LWO in 2005. Hammer is known for his left-footedness, speed, fitness, crosses and heavy shot. If you were to pick all the desirable attributes of a left mid, you would end up with something resembling Michael Perry. Off the field, he is known for his streamlined attire, more than generous endowment and losing a puke-off in Williams Lake to T. On the field, he has been ducked by Zidane and forced the Midget to fake an injury and sub himself off after being burnt by the Hammer on the first play of a lopsided quarterfinal victory over the Grebes in 2007 (a victory that resulted in the permanent snuffing out of the Grebes).

Monty #17

Monty lives and breathes the LWO. Those who witnessed The Dancing Bear in the late ‘90s will not soon forget the frustration of opponents as Monty kept the ball as long as he wanted to have it. Nor will we forget his testing the commitment of opponents who dared line up in the wall as he was about to strike a free kick. Monty scored. Monty danced. Monty did whatever he wanted to do. As the LWO manager and tourney organiser, Monty’s contributions have only grown. Off the field, Monty is not afraid to apologise to those that feel wronged by him (“I’m sorry. I’m sorry you’re such a punk-assed bitch.”). Monty has achieved pants-down soccer immortality both from the Salmon Arm Observer and for his ongoing battles with the beautiful Kelly Vincent.

Sherm #19

Kelly "Shermanator" ShermanHeight 6'1"Weight 170Member since 2006Sherm is an August Long Legend. He followed up his four tourney victories with Williams Lake with a fifth in his 2006 LWO debut. Kelly Sherman is a goal-scoring machine who, it would seem, has found the fountain of youth. It is widely believed that Sherm is the all-time leading goal scorer in the August Long tourney ... with many goals yet to be scored. Off the field, he is always the Last Man Standing in Vernon – a title that helped ensure him witnessing such memorable moments as meeting a mini-motorbike driving Axl Rose. Sherm is also a dedicated crab walker, although his love for this endeavour did result in him losing his wedding ring on a road trip to Williams Lake.

Ronnie #19

"Rocking" Ron EllisHeight bigWeight bigMember since ?Ron, like John Mucjin and Chad Polson before him, is the latest to fill the vital role of energetic and chaos causing striker AND enforcer. When opposing teams look to take liberties on the mighty Lightning, you can bet that Ronnie will receive a tap on the shoulder from Monty and the score (whether on the scoresheet or the refs booking list) will be settled. Ron's combination of size, speed and athleticism make him a defender's nightmare, and many a foe have gone in hard for a challenge and ended up face down ass up. One of Ron's most endearing moments did not happen on the playing field; when Coolio bit off a bit more than he could chew in the gardens one night, Ron and Brian Adams came to the rescue. The mere presence of these twin towers convinced the trouble makers to turn home.

Jose #21

Joe "Jose" SawadaHeight 6'Weight 170Member since 1998?A devastating presence on right mid in the 1998 and 1999 championship years of the LWO, Jose’s commitment to the LWO cause is beyond reproach . For many years, Jose has made the trek from Toronto to run with the Lightning. His athleticism on the pitch is matched only by his double-skipping ability in Vernon parking lots. Jose has proven a clutch penalty kick taker and a big-game player as is evidenced by his opening goal of the 1998 finals against Williams Lake. Jose was also a co-founder of the idea that became the Legends. Genius. For serious.

Rock #22

Sean "The Rock" FogartyHeight 6'0"Weight 170Member since ?

The Rock earned his stripes while apprenticing with Coolio, Monty &
Guy in the mighty SMSL. His first tourney with our group was actually
in Saltspring. And what a debut. In the semis, Rock stepped over a
ball near centre that led directly to a breakaway goal. He followed
that by hacking a guy down inside in the 18, despite there being no
threat on goal at the time. Rock’s LWO career has been highlight after
highlight. A Rock-solid defender whose Legend has grown with time. His
off-field greatness includes being the drunkest guy at the tourney one
evening, but still managing to come up with an impressive feat to which
Robbie Nall bore witness. Sean has not been seen at the August Long
tourney since 2008, which is quite ridiculous.

T-Roy #23

Troy "T" TailleferHeight 5'9Weight 150Member since 1994Some
famous footballers are so well known that they are known by only one name. (see Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Kaka...) Well T-roy is so valuable in LWO circles that
when the single letter "T" is uttered, you know who is the man. T-roy is
one of the pillars of the LWO who, along with MacDad, is the "glue"
that keeps the LWO machine together and unified. He puts in countless hours of
organizational tasks such as tourney work, hotel bookings, camping organization ,
housing the team at August long, and being the CEO of the LWO hockey pool (one of the major fundraisers of the LWO). A man who bleeds yellow and black, his job description also includes LWO merchandising guru extraordinaire. T-roy has been stalwart in the backline for the Lightning for over a decade and although he may be small in stature, when angered T-roy has a mouth that is large and filthy enough for a man twice his size. On
one occasion when agitated and confronted by an opponent during a game
T-roy retorted with," You're the ugliest kid I've ever seen!!" T-roy is synonymous with the LWO and needless to say the T in LIGHTNING stands for T-roy.

#24

Rory "Pebbles" FogartyHeight 5'11"Weight 169Member since ?Once, there was this Pebbles who joined the LWO just like his brother
Rock. But when he finally did so, he broke his leg in Vernon and missed
a year of soccer. Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm. Pebbles honed his
craft while playing for SFU and joined the LWO in 2007. In 2010, the
LWO instituted the “Pebbles Rule”, which bans excessively intoxicated
players from the field of play. That one misgiving aside, Pebs is a key
figure for the LWO, whether it be on defence or in the midfield. He
plays with a combination of skill and intensity matched by few, but
admired by many. And he does a pretty sweet Crash Test Dummies cover

Bobby 27

Robbie `Bob`NallHeight EnglishWeight BritishMember SinceRobbie Nall joined the LWO via his connections with LWO members on Bays
United. Bob has exquisite touch and is an excellent target striker who
is always in the right spot on the field. Due to his English roots,
Robbie loves the scorching heat that Salmon Arm offers every August
Long. He thrives in warm weather. In the finals of 2006, Robbie used
his extensive training in Circle of Trust to prevent a Canmore defender
from clearing the ball. With the grace of a pelican, Robbie then stole
the ball, laid it off to Mac and celebrated like it was his job after
Gammy slotted home the championship goal. God bless Robbie Nall.

Vivs #32

Eric "Vivs"VivianHeight 6'0"Weight 178Member since 2007Vivs joined the LWO in 2007 after playing with us in Vernon for a couple
years. When asked about Vivs’ decision to leave Courvas and play for
the LWO, Monty had this to say “Of course he wants to play with us.
Courvas are douches and we are the LWO. Who would you choose to play
with?” With his sublime skills and youth, Vivs is the type of centre
mid that can keep the LWO fighting for August Long titles for decades to
come. When he isn’t playing soccer, Vivs is busy playing the role of
Vinny Chase on Entourage. And that is the sort of lifestyle he leads.
As do all of the LWO.

Gussy #44

Grant "The Goose" GustafsonHeight 5'10"Weight 160Member since ?Gussy is one of the former stars of the Williams Lake team that was a
key factor in August Long tourneys through the ‘90s and early in the
2000’s. Gussy can flat out kill the ball. A devastating shooter with
either foot, Gussy is a huge threat off of free kicks. A striker or
outside mid, Gussy lists joining the LWO as the highlight of his soccer
career. Gussy hosted many of us in Williams Lake the night The Champ
was born (as he has done on many other occasions). From that historic
night, Gussy holds the LWO record for most rugs urinated on by The
Champ. Quite an honour. And one that we can only hope is tied some day
in the future.

Fatty #44

Matt `Fatty`PhillipsHeight 6`0Weight 173Member since 1996Matty P has accomplished a great deal both on and off the field. A stalwart defender in the 1990s, Matty P was known for grabbing the thumbs of the opposition’s strikers in an attempt to frustrate and bewilder those who came up against the LWO. Fatty is also a key member of the LWO’s favourite band, The Gay Nessmans, in which he sings and dominates the drums. Perhaps Matty’s most noteworthy moment came in a Quarterfinal matchup with Williams Lake. In need of a calming influence on the field, Monty called on Matty P only to find that he was missing. After a brief search, Fatty was located in line for a hot dog. Calm. Composed. Living the dream.

Ski 66

Keith `Creepski`WhiteheadKeithski is a beauty. He joined the LWO just in time for our 2006
championship run and likes to point out that he was not on the field for
a single goal against the entire tourney. Keithski even managed to
spend one of the evenings of that tourney on Old School’s trampoline.
Creating offence from defence. Incredible patience and control.
Scooping guys and letting out a big “Wooo!” to let them know about it.
Keithski has it all. Off the field, Keithski is an ambassador for the
LWO. We could all learn a thing or two by following Keithski around for
an evening and just doing what he does to promote the LWO’s cause.

Spilly #69

Spilly "Malpractice" BensonHeight 6'4"Weight 215A vital cog in three tourney championships in the 1990s, Spilly has since devoted his talents to ensuring The Gay Nessmans remain a worldwide musical powerhouse. The 1999 tourney was particularly memorable for Spilly as he shaved his facial hair piece-by-piece after each LWO victory, resulting in a snappy Hitler-like moustache for the final (note: to the best of our knowledge, Spilly’s beliefs do not generally align with Hitler). Spilly also had the uncanny ability to become a goal scoring machine in Williams Lake, as was exemplified by his gorgeous knee ball from the top of the 18. Off the field, Spilly has been generous enough to allow Monty to strike him in the face with a chair, host a team party that ended with Guy trashing Spilly’s mom’s house and do some outstanding work with amputees. Spilly has set an example for all involved with the LWO as to the greatness that we can achieve both on and off the field.

Levi #73

Levi "The Predator" CoopermanHeight 5'11"Weight 176Member since?The Predator is the only LWO member to include his phone number on his
LWO jersey to provide an easy visual to the lovely ladies in
attendance. Levi honed his skills in a small town in Ontario (Toronto)
prior to making his LWO debut. Levi holds the LWO record for most
13-hole golf courses played on his wedding day. Off the field, Levi is a
founding member of the Nessmans tribute band, The Phatty Gays. The
Predator is also the co-founder of the idea that became the Legends. As
a true Legend, Levi made the trek to Vernon for one night (as he had
other engagements for the rest of the weekend). In his sole Legends’
appearance, Levi knocked one into the back of the onion bag (or at least
across the line ... it wasn’t overly pacey).

Scotty #74

Scotty has been a prominent member of the LWO for years, but due to a technicality (not attending Aug Long) he was not a full "badge" member until his appearance in 2011. His love of 1980s hip hop, making love on couches while watching movies, and cooking bacon in the nude has made him a favorite in the changeroom. Get him together with Sean (formerly "The Rock") Fogarty and Keithski and you have a recipe for disaster. Much respect to Scotty for maintaining that he could beat a chimp in a battle to the death...we can only hope that one day we see this happen.